How Many People Are Named Matan?

Complete statistics for the name Matan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Matan
Very Rare
Hebrew

Matan means 'gift' in Hebrew, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 402,415 Americans share this name. With just 820 people named Matan alive today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with 82% under 30.

~357
Living in US
1 in 928,429
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Intelligent Compassionate
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

38,937
Worldwide Bearers
#22,713
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
21,889
🇮🇱 Israel
12,173
🇸🇴 Somalia
1,237
🇮🇩 Indonesia
833
🇵🇰 Pakistan
652
🇳🇪 Niger
443
🇺🇸 United States
223
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
176
🇹🇭 Thailand
149
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
130

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
820 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
688
Would be under 30 (82%)
146
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 834 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Matan Through the Generations

Matan has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2018 with 37 births, reflecting a stable trend among younger generations. The majority of those named Matan are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by new parents. As of now, there are no individuals over 60 bearing this name, emphasizing its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 149
California 87
Maryland 6
New Jersey 6

⭐ Famous People Named Matan

Matan or Mattan is a Hebrew name, mostly for males in Israel. It comes from the word 'gift' and literally means "giving". It is part of the title of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot that is also known as "Z'man Mattan Torah" meaning "[the] time [of the] giving [of the] Torah."…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Matan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Matan's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Matan

How Many People Have the Name Matan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 357 people in the United States currently share the name Matan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 928,429 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Matan a Common or Rare Name?

Matan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Matan Mean?

Matan means "gift" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Matan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Matan Most Popular?

The name Matan reached peak popularity in 2018, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Matan?

Approximately 357 people named Matan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 357. That works out to roughly 1 in 928,429 Americans.

Is Matan a rare name?

Matan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 928,429 Americans has this name.

What does the name Matan mean?

Matan means "gift" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Matan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Matan are male and 0% are female.

When was Matan most popular?

Matan peaked in 2018 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US357
All-Time Births357
1 in X1 in 928,429
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2018
World Rank#22,713
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.